Showing the process and discussing each step is a terrific insight into your process. Very interesting.
To be honest, I prefer the earlier unfinished versions of the portrait. I just love the umber colour and the warmth of it. Adding a bit of colour looks nice.. then I felt the finished product was overdone to my taste. Of course, art appreciation is a very personal thing. I have oil pastel works that I think in some ways looked so much better before I even added any colour! Weird isn't it? Sketches have a special place in my heart --- I used to copy artwork from comics I bought as a kid and I'd never try to colour them. I just always loved the grey.
Keep these artworks coming. I'm following you now. Looking forward to the next ones!
Nick
Thank you so much @nickmorphew!! :)
Yes,I actually agree with you looking back at the process! Sketches definitly have a special place in my heart as well! :D <3
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment and for your support!
<3
No problem!
I love seeing works progress. Too often, we only see final products. But it's the process that gets us there and takes all of that time. Maybe we should be placing more value in all the sketches and preliminary work! As I said, I find sketches really pleasing to my eye!
I'm actually waiting for my voting power to return to above 80% and Ill resume voting once more. Then I'll be able to give you some financial support!
I've just been too trigger happy lately and it's affecting how much I'm able to give back.
Keep up the great work!
Take care,
Nick